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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Tasks

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Tasks, also available via a mobile app, aims to allow users to manage, capture, and edit tasks from anywhere, at anytime, with to-dos that sync across all devices. Integrates with Gmail and Google Calendar.N/A

    OmniFocus

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AOmniFocus is a project management platform for iOS: Mac, iPad, and iPhone. It has features such as task management, Siri capture, and workflow automation.

    $4.99

    per month

    Pricing
    Google TasksOmniFocus
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Web Add-On Subscription
    $4.99
    per month
    Cross-Platform Subscription
    $9.99
    per month
    OmniFocus 3 Standalone (Mac only)
    $49.99
    per month
    OmniFocus 3 Standalone (iPhone only)
    $49.99
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Google TasksOmniFocus
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Google TasksOmniFocus
    Considered Both Products
    Google
    No answer on this topic
    The Omni Group
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    91%
    Would buy again
    21 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    22 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    87%
    Happy with the feature set
    20 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    14 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    17 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    Google TasksOmniFocus
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Google Tasks and OmniFocus
    Feature
    Google Tasks
    -
    Ratings
    OmniFocus
    6.6
    13 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Task Management00 Ratings8.013 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings7.07 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings7.011 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings7.06 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings4.04 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings7.08 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings9.013 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Google Tasks and OmniFocus
    Feature
    Google Tasks
    -
    Ratings
    OmniFocus
    2.7
    2 Ratings
    96% below category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
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    Google TasksOmniFocus
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    Todoist
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    Todoist
    Score9.3 out of 10
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    Score7.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Planner
    Score7.7 out of 10
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    Score7.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Google TasksOmniFocus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (23 ratings)
    8.0
    (13 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    2.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google TasksOmniFocus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    If other google products are already in use, it is very easy to get into Google Tasks as well and everybody probably has a google account, hence, does not need another account as well. It is helpful for simple to do lists, we would not recommend for larger project planning.
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    The Omni Group
    1) Great for managing your work and personal activities. 2) One of the best implementations of the Getting Things Done method. 3) Not really suited for collaborative work management; OmniFocus is managed on a per-user basis so you can't share/assign tasks.
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    Pros
    Google
    • The best part, Google Tasks is FREE. No paywall, no ads. Just pure productivity. I was looking for some task-management app which is free, since it was difficult to get a paid one. I found that this was the perfect solution for me.
    • It's deeply integrated with other Google services like Gmail and Calendar. It can pick tasks with Gmail from emails, in the form of suggestions. It's up to you, completely. The tasks will appear in your calendar automatically, if it's time or date specific.
    • It's simple and hassle free to insert tasks and complete them. The app loads fast and hardly faces any crash. I encountered no such crashes.
    • It is present in multiple platforms. I would create a task in my phone, and would check it off on my laptop.
    • It's hassle free to add and check off tasks. It was very helpful for me in college.
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    The Omni Group
    • Ease of viewing your projects at a high-level.
    • Ease of viewing what tasks need to be done at the present moment and the sorting of those tasks by availability, due date, start date, needed resources, and project.
    • The visual interface is really nice to work with, the UX/UI is intelligent and intuitive.
    • It's the most extensible software I've used. There is a community of people that publish compatible scripts for Omnifocus at no charge.
    • The code is robust and I've almost never had a bug or a glitch that resulted in issues.
    • The software syncs in the cloud between MacOS and iOS seamlessly and faster than other To-Do software. The sync aspect is available free of charge.
    • The development team at Omnifocus is on top of bugs and they have been adding releases regularly to increase functionality and performance.
    • While OmniFocus adheres to the GTD (Getting things done) principles, it can be used in almost any manner and you aren't stuck with just that methodology.
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    Cons
    Google
    • It may take some time & adjustments to build a workflow that covers your specific needs.
    • Need a feature to hide tasks that are weeks or even months ahead into the future.
    • Missing a full tab view where you can see all your different lists of tasks.
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    The Omni Group
    • I would really like to see graphic presentations of how I allocate my time, what categories of tasks don't get accomplished, etc.
    • I would like to see OmniFocus include Gantt chart functionality, such as allowing me to see how long it took me to accomplish a task from start to finish. Allowing me to actually input time spent, and seeing it on a Gantt chart, would be icing on the cake.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    The Omni Group
    Over the past 4 years of use I still haven't found any product that comes close in terms of capability
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    Usability
    Google
    Google is simple to use and easy to understand. Having a one-click to add tasks via Google Calendar is a must for any busy business that manages multiple accounts and/or projects. Compliance and business standards are at the forefront, with notification reminders so you don't forget any of those annual certifications, for example.
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    The Omni Group
    This is a super usable tool to use. I really like the front-end user experiences, which makes using it really clear
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    Support Rating
    Google
    Since the app is free, we can't expect to get a great support. 1. The app does not even have a dedicated forum where other members can help each other. 2. The app only has a feedback option, which I rarely think visits the team. 3. Even after sending many feedbacks, you can't expect a reply. 4. In a nutshell, if you face any problem, you can just wait. Nothing more than that.
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    The Omni Group
    OmniFocus has excellent user forums. They're active as well as mature, since the product has been around for years. I've never needed to actually contact customer support because OmniFocus is popular enough that I've always been able to find an answer in the forums, or in an article, or in a YouTube video.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    Google Tasks is not necessarily better than its competitors and certainly not as robust or complex as most to-do applications and platforms available in the market, but because it is automatically integrated into G Suite services--our primary technology interface--this free option has precluded us from needing to explore other tools that are often "better" but not as intuitive when so much time and focus is already spent within the Google ecosystem.
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    The Omni Group
    OmniFocus is built for the user with a lot going on - consequently, it does a great job at organizing lots of things in a manageable workload. It's perfect for taking a project and breaking it down into small tasks for yourself or teams. Once you get past the learning curve, it's quick at adding new tasks. Overall, it's an excellent product.
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • Personally, has managed over 1280 tasks for me in the past couple of years that I have been able to check off thanks to the app
    • Has accurately allowed me personally to schedule out tasks into the future that I want to get done but don't have the mental space currently to be trying to remember or do
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    The Omni Group
    • OmniFocus keeps our tasks moving forward. Using a free script you can search all your current projects for projects that have no next step assigned to it to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
    • When we serve our clients, the attention to detail we are able to give them comes from accurate tracking of what we need to deliver.
    • We complete projects 25% faster than before and we can see where the bottlenecks are immediate. We have also been forced to document tasks in a more concrete manner which allows for better execution.
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